Prepare against Maurice E Lawson
United Kingdom · World #38,203 classical · FIDE ID 419800
Our database contains 203 games by Maurice E Lawson, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurice E Lawson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurice E Lawson before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,943 | 2,000 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,930 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 90 | 56 | 57 | 44.3% |
| As White | 101 | 50 | 23 | 28 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 40 | 33 | 29 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurice E Lawson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurice E Lawson's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lawson usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lawson usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lawson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 54 | 100.0% | 54.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 75.0% | 54.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Maurice E Lawson's chess games
All 203 games by Maurice E Lawson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 90 wins, 56 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | David Grobler | 2,235 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Nov 2018 | Richard J McMichael | 2,186 | chT3Sa-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | C01 |
| Nov 2010 | Moses Kawuma | 2,180 | Hampshire Open | A83 |
| Apr 2012 | Paul D Helbig | 2,122 | Bournemouth Open | B06 |
| Apr 2012 | Marc C Bautista | 2,110 | Bournemouth Open | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,918 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 7 | 2,151 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 2,375 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 U2050 Open 05 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,006 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,964 |
| ch-BCF Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurice E Lawson's chess games?
203 games by Maurice E Lawson, from Nov 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Maurice E Lawson has played.
What does Maurice E Lawson play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Maurice E Lawson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurice E Lawson answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Maurice E Lawson play as White?
As White, Maurice E Lawson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurice E Lawson play as Black?
As Black, Maurice E Lawson most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Maurice E Lawson's FIDE rating?
Maurice E Lawson is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Maurice E Lawson played?
Our database contains 203 games by Maurice E Lawson, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 56 draws, 57 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurice E Lawson?
203 games by Maurice E Lawson reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.